Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, Durban ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001

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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel features affordable 3-star accommodations with beachfront access on Durban's Golden Mile. This family-friendly hotel offers various amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and dining options.

Rooms & Amenities

The Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers a variety of comfortable rooms, including family-friendly self-catering units designed for 2 adults and 2 children. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, and features stunning sea or city views.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include the Seven Palms Restaurant that serves buffet breakfasts and dinner, while Clippers Café & Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere for light meals and drinks with sea views. For those desiring to explore, numerous dining establishments are located nearby.

Leisure & Attractions

The hotel features a fitness center and outdoor swimming pool for leisure activities. Key attractions such as uShaka Marine World, the International Convention Centre, and the beautiful beaches are within close proximity, making it convenient for family activities.

Business & Transportation

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel provides conference facilities suited for business events, catering to various corporate needs. It is located 1.5 miles from central Durban, with easy access to public transport including bus services and train stations.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room Sea View

2 persons

35 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Deluxe Sea Facing Family Room

2 persons

35 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

28 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Family Double Room Side Sea View

2 persons

35 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001

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85 Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001

City landmarks

Amusement Park

uShaka Marine World

2.0 km

Museum

Durban Natural Science Museum

1.1 km

Museum

Port Natal Maritime Museum

1.1 km

Landmark

Mini Town

2.2 km

Museum

Old Court House Museum

1.1 km

Gallery

Durban Art Gallery

1.1 km

Casino

Suncoast Casino

2.4 km

Landmark

Durban Icc

990 m

Public Building

Durban City Hall

1.1 km

Event hall

The Bat Centre

1.1 km

Landmark

Francis Farewell Square

1.1 km

Garden

Durban Botanic Garden

3.3 km

Church

St Paul's Anglican Church

1.3 km

Beach

Durban Beach Front

940 m

Castle

The Old Fort

1.5 km

Landmark

Indian Quarter

1.1 km

Mosque

Juma Masjid Mosque

2.1 km

Stadium

Moses Mabhida Stadium

3.2 km

Landmark

Addington Beach

870 m

Theme Park

Funworld

940 m

Landmark

North Beach

870 m

Landmark

Emmanual Cathedral

2.3 km

Museum

Kwa Muhle Museum

2.6 km

Landmark

Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam Temple

620 m

Landmark

uShaka Sea World

2.0 km

Landmark

New Pier

940 m

Beach

Wedge Beach

940 m

Amusement Park

uShaka Wet 'n Wild

2.0 km

Museum

Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre

2.5 km

Nearby

O R Tambo Parade

420 m

Restaurants

Mamarazzi Pizza

620 m

Restaurant

Getting around

City Centre

Durban15 min · 1.2 km

Airports

King Shaka International Airport (DUR)53 min · 35.2 km

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)117 min · 77.8 km

Train

Durban Railway Station26 min · 2.1 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

from 06:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at ZAR 95 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of ZAR 190 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

162

Former name

Tropicana

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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, Durban

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Nearby Options

Leisure & Attractions

Business & Transportation

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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